Research Analysts’ Recent Ratings Updates for First Hawaiian (FHB)

A number of firms have modified their ratings and price targets on shares of First Hawaiian (NASDAQ: FHB) recently:

• 1/7/2026 – First Hawaiian had its price target lowered by analysts at TD Cowen from $29.00 to $28.00. They now have a “hold” rating on the stock.
• 1/6/2026 – First Hawaiian was given a new $27.50 price target on by analysts at The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.. They now have a “sell” rating on the stock.
• 12/29/2025 – First Hawaiian had its “hold (c+)” rating reaffirmed by analysts at Weiss Ratings.
• 12/25/2025 – First Hawaiian was downgraded by analysts at Zacks Research from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating.
• 12/22/2025 – First Hawaiian was downgraded by analysts at Weiss Ratings from a “buy (b-)” rating to a “hold (c+)” rating.
• 12/16/2025 – First Hawaiian had its price target raised by analysts at JPMorgan Chase & Co. from $27.00 to $29.00. They now have an “underweight” rating on the stock.
• 12/15/2025 – First Hawaiian had its “buy (b-)” rating reaffirmed by analysts at Weiss Ratings.
• 12/8/2025 – First Hawaiian had its “buy (b-)” rating reaffirmed by analysts at Weiss Ratings.
• 12/1/2025 – First Hawaiian was upgraded by analysts at Weiss Ratings from a “hold (c+)” rating to a “buy (b-)” rating.

First Hawaiian Announces Dividend

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, November 28th. Shareholders of record on Monday, November 17th were paid a $0.26 dividend. The ex-dividend date was Monday, November 17th. This represents a $1.04 annualized dividend and a yield of 3.9%. First Hawaiian’s dividend payout ratio is currently 50.73%.

Insider Transactions at First Hawaiian

In other First Hawaiian news, insider Alan Arizumi sold 6,566 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Thursday, December 4th. The stock was sold at an average price of $25.34, for a total value of $166,382.44. Following the sale, the insider owned 1,962 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $49,717.08. This trade represents a 76.99% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available at this link. 0.61% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.

First Hawaiian, Inc is the oldest and largest bank in Hawaii, operating as the bank holding company for First Hawaiian Bank. Established in 1858, the company offers a full suite of financial services to individual, business and institutional clients. Its product portfolio includes consumer and commercial lending, deposit accounts, treasury and cash management, foreign exchange and trade finance, as well as wealth management and trust services.

First Hawaiian serves customers through an extensive network of branches, ATMs and digital channels across the Hawaiian Islands, Guam, Saipan and American Samoa.